At its meeting on 28 Mary 2010, Academic Standards Committee received the Report of the Review of Departmental Programmes of Teaching and Assessment (now Periodic Subject Review) of the Department of Accounting & Finance held on 24 and 25 February 2010. Following consideration by the Committee, the recommendations were forwarded to action by the relevant staff. The attached report summarises the responses and confirms the progress to date. The Convener considers that the Panel’s recommendations have been, as far as possible, given full and appropriate consideration with the exception of the following:-

Recommendation 3 - There is no mention in the Subject Group response of any exploration of best practice regarding group work across the University.

Recommendation 16 - It is acknowledged that consideration has been given to the issue of staffing and the associated difficulties with this. However, there is no reference to the development of a 3-5 year strategy.

Recommendation 18 - The Subject Group response indicates that probationary staff workloads have been protected during work shortages. However, there is no explanation of how this has been achieved.

Academic Standards Committee is asked to consider the adequacy of the responses and the progress made.

Head of School.

No direct resource implications have been identified, although the outcome of various recommendations could identify resource issues.

As outlined.

No specific implications identified, although the Subject Group should continue to embed consideration of equality and diversity in all its procedures and provision.